black bean burrito burgers with avocado aioli

idea of making veggie burgers from scratch because of their multi-step directions, long list of ingredients and often disappointing texture. If carnivores can throw together 3 ingredients and have a grill-worthy summer treat in 5 minutes- where is the plant-powered option?

These Mexi-flared burgs defy all odds and are both simple and incredibly easy to form. Stupidly easy. I mean no more mashing furiously with a fork until your black beans are ‘just so’.

Throw all the ingredients in a food processor, blitz 3 times and your burgers are ready to be manhandled into perfectly spherical patties. Yay!

Did I mention they are burrito inspired?

The whipped avocado aioli is heaven in a spoonful, the texture has lead others to believe there is in fact, cream hiding in its dreamy texture.

Considering you SOLD.

black bean burrito burgers with avocado aioli

easy vegan burrito burgers with avocado aioli

for the burgers

2 cups cooked black beans

1 1/2 cup cooked brown rice

2 green onions, chopped.

1/2 cup cilantro

1 jalapeño, seeded (if you like it a little spicy)

1 tablespoon chia seed

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

Toppings: salsa, avocado, hot sauce, green onion, dice tomatoes.

for the aioli

2 avocados

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 clove garlic, minced

juice of half a lime

dash hot sauce

instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine all ingredients in food processor and pulse until combined. You will want it slightly smooth but still to see little chunks of bean and rice.

Using your hands, scoop burgers into 6 equal patties and place on parchment. Optional* distribute a tablespoon of olive oil and both sides of patties for a little extra crisp.

Bake for 12 minutes on each side until slightly golden brown.

While baking patties, prepare your avocado aioli by combining all ingredients in a mini chopper/small food processor/vitamix. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and season as you like.

Serve the burgers in a wrap of romaine lettuce, cabbage, collard green or bun. Top with avocado aioli, salsa, tomatoes, hot peppers, or anything else you would enjoy on a burrito.